Myrick v. State

Sognier, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, in violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. On appeal he contends the trial court erred by requiring him to proceed to trial in the absence of his attorney, and by denying his motion to suppress evidence obtained as a result of a search without a warrant.

1. At appellant’s arraignment Lloyd Murray signed the indictment as counsel of record. When appellant’s case was called for trial on December 14,1981 appellant moved for a continuance on the ground that Jack Friday was his lead counsel and…